Tim Coolican

Tim Coolican is the Chief Executive Officer of Milk Makeup, a New York City-based cosmetics and skin-care company.1 He has been in this role since January 2020.2

Career Background

Tim has over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry.4 Before joining Milk Makeup, he had an extensive career at L'Oréal:

• President of L'Oréal Paris USA (January 2017 - January 2020)
• Deputy General Manager of L'Oréal Paris USA (November 2015 - January 2017)
• General Manager Consumer Products South Asia Pacific (August 2014 - October 2015)
• General Manager of Garnier Maybelline Essie (June 2012 - July 2014)
• Marketing Director for Garnier (November 2009 - June 2012)
• Various international roles in Paris and London (2007-2009)2

Prior to L'Oréal, Tim worked at Unilever in various roles from 2001 to 2003.2

Education

Tim holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Business from Queen's University, which he completed between 1997 and 2001.2

Leadership at Milk Makeup

Under Tim's leadership, Milk Makeup has expanded its global presence. When he joined in 2019, the brand was only in four international markets, but it has since grown to over 20 markets.1 Tim's vision for Milk Makeup is to create a global movement around a next-generation idea of beauty, rooted in core values of inclusion, diversity, self-expression, and creativity.3

Tim emphasizes connecting with the brand's community and developing innovative, clean, and vegan products. He sees Milk Makeup's potential as limitless and aims to continue its global expansion while staying true to the brand's ethos.13